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    Teeth

    • 20072007
    • RR
    • 1h 34min
    IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    43K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,496
    1,115
    • Cast & crew
    • User reviews
    • Trivia
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    Jess Weixler in Teeth (2007)
    This is the U.S. theatrical trailer for Teeth, directed by Mitchell Lichtenstein.
    Play trailer1:52
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    36 Photos
    ActionComedyFantasy

    Still a stranger to her own body, a high school student discovers she has a physical advantage when she becomes the object of male violence.Still a stranger to her own body, a high school student discovers she has a physical advantage when she becomes the object of male violence.Still a stranger to her own body, a high school student discovers she has a physical advantage when she becomes the object of male violence.

    IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    43K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,496
    1,115
    • Director
      • Mitchell Lichtenstein
    • Writer
      • Mitchell Lichtenstein
    • Stars
      • Jess Weixler
      • John Hensley
      • Josh Pais
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Mitchell Lichtenstein
    • Writer
      • Mitchell Lichtenstein
    • Stars
      • Jess Weixler
      • John Hensley
      • Josh Pais
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  • See production, box office & company info
    • 188User reviews
    • 179Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 10 nominations

    Videos1

    U.S. trailer: Teeth
    Trailer 1:52
    U.S. trailer: Teeth

    Photos36

    Jess Weixler in Teeth (2007)
    Jess Weixler in Teeth (2007)
    Josh Pais and Jess Weixler in Teeth (2007)
    John Hensley and Jess Weixler in Teeth (2007)
    Jess Weixler in Teeth (2007)
    John Hensley and Jess Weixler in Teeth (2007)
    Jess Weixler in Teeth (2007)
    Jess Weixler in Teeth (2007)
    Jess Weixler in Teeth (2007)
    John Hensley in Teeth (2007)
    Mitchell Lichtenstein in Teeth (2007)
    Ashley Springer at an event for Teeth (2007)

    Top cast

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    Jess Weixler
    Jess Weixler
    • Dawnas Dawn
    John Hensley
    John Hensley
    • Bradas Brad
    Josh Pais
    Josh Pais
    • Dr. Godfreyas Dr. Godfrey
    Hale Appleman
    Hale Appleman
    • Tobeyas Tobey
    Lenny von Dohlen
    Lenny von Dohlen
    • Billas Bill
    Vivienne Benesch
    • Kimas Kim
    Ashley Springer
    Ashley Springer
    • Ryanas Ryan
    Laila Liliana Garro
    Laila Liliana Garro
    • Gwenas Gwen
    • (as Julia Garro)
    Nicole Swahn
    • Melanieas Melanie
    Adam Wagner
    • Philas Phil
    Hunter Ulvog
    • Little Bradas Little Brad
    Ava Ryen Plumb
    Ava Ryen Plumb
    • Little Dawnas Little Dawn
    Trent Moore
    • Mr. Vincentas Mr. Vincent
    Mike Yager
    • Elliotas Elliot
    Nathan Parsons
    Nathan Parsons
    • Soda Spritzeras Soda Spritzer
    Paul Galvan
    Paul Galvan
    • Taunting Boyas Taunting Boy
    Kasey Kitzmiller
    • Taunting Girlas Taunting Girl
    Taylor Sheppard
    • Sex Ed Teacheras Sex Ed Teacher
    • Director
      • Mitchell Lichtenstein
    • Writer
      • Mitchell Lichtenstein
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Dawn grows up in the shadow of a nuclear power plant. In high school, while her biology class studies evolution, she realizes she may have a hidden curse, an "adaptation." She lives with her mom, step-father, and hard-edged step-brother. She likes Tobey, a guy at school, and he likes her. She takes a pledge to remain chaste until marriage, so they date in groups, watch G-rated films, and don't kiss, but the power of teen hormones is great, so temptation beckons. Dawn has an admirer in Ryan, and when when things have an unexpected twist with Tobey, she turns to Ryan for help. Will he be her mythical hero and rescue her? Or can she find her way as her own hero, turning the curse into an asset? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    vagina dentatarape and revengebare butttopless womanbare breasts339 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Every rose has its thorns.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Romance
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for disturbing sequences involving sexuality and violence, language and some drug use
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During the filming of the first scene, many of the neighbors were protesting the film because they believed it to be a pornographic film.
    • Goofs
      Dawn O'Keefe has brown eyes as a child in the first scene, but has blue eyes in the rest of the movie. However, 10 - 15% of Caucasian people experience some eye color change. It is not unlikely for a child's eye color to change from brown to blue.
    • Quotes

      Surgeon: [preparing to reattach Ryan's penis] Hardly seems worth it.

    • Crazy credits
      No man was harmed in the making of this film.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Creative Horror Movie Weapons (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Far Too Long
      Performed by Gigi Worth

      Composed by Stephen Edwards & Gigi Worth

      Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music

    User reviews188

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Freud was right:
    Playing into the male fear of castration is what adds the horror element into the movie. I would argue that the premise alone makes this movie worth seeing. Although the film doesn't take itself too seriously (which is a good thing in my opinion) it still explores the idea of sexual freedom for women as having vangina dentata would make women immune to sexual abuse. As near the end of the movie Dawn realizes that what she thought was a curse can be gift as well. In short; it is a good horror movie with a side of dark humor that explores the themes of chastity, sexual abuse and pubenscence.
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    • damlacaglar
    • May 25, 2020

    FAQ1

    • What did Tobey mean by "I'm still pure in his eyes."

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 2008 (Singapore)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • TFM Distribution (France)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Diş
    • Filming locations
      • Austin, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Pierpoline Films
      • Teeth
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $347,578
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $29,521
      • Jan 20, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,340,110
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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